House Bill 1588

Introduced House Bill (H)

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DIGEST

Firearms on public property. Repeals statutes prohibiting the carrying or possession of firearms on: (1) school property; and (2) a school bus. Provides that the state of Indiana may not regulate: (1) firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories; (2) the ownership, possession, carrying, transportation, registration, transfer, and storage of firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories; or (3) commerce in and taxation of firearms, firearms ammunition, and firearm accessories. Provides certain exceptions. Provides that any provision of an ordinance, measure, enactment, rule, or policy enacted by the state pertaining to firearms regulation is void. Provides that a person not otherwise prohibited from carryingFirearms on public property. Repeals statutes prohibiting the carrying or possession of firearms on: (1) school property; and (2) a school bus. Provides that the state of Indiana may not regulate: (1) firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories; (2) the ownership, possession, carrying, transportation, registration, transfer, and storage of firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories; or (3) commerce in and taxation of firearms, firearms ammunition, and firearm accessories. Provides certain exceptions. Provides that any provision of an ordinance, measure, enactment, rule, or policy enacted by the state pertaining to firearms regulation is void. Provides that a person not otherwise prohibited from carryingor possessing a firearm under federal or state law may carry or possess a firearm, without restriction, on property affiliated with the following state agencies: (1) the Indiana department of natural resources; (2) the Indiana state fair commission; (3) the Indiana department of administration; (4) the Indiana horse racing commission; (5) the Indiana department of workforce development; and (6) the Indiana gaming commission. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments.... View more